4th of July weekend in San Francisco and the Bay Area is alight with fireworks, fun runs, parades, and more family-friendly events. 

Independence Day weekend is here, and this year, it's a super long one! So we've packed our weekend roundup with things to do: Spend the 4th of July at Great America's 4th of July Celebration in Santa Clara for rides, water slides, BBQ, and fireworks. Run off the BBQ and flag cake at the Firecracker Run in Santa Cruz. And the Bay Area's ever-popular 4th of July Parade and Drone Show takes place in Redwood City, where you can have festive family fun without spending a dime. 

Before the rockets' red glare and fireworks blast off, celebrate Independence Day with the best 4th of July activities for kids, including crafts, games, and flag cake.

Read on for our picks for the best things to do all weekend long on the Fourth of July, including county fairs, chalk fun, a rodeo, and so much more! 

Please be aware that Northern California fireworks shows are being canceled due to the Esparto warehouse fire. Our hearts go out to the families affected by the devastating fire. Please check the official city websites for updates on whether fireworks shows in San Francisco and the Bay Area are continuing as planned. 

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Orlando ranks as one of the top destinations in the country for Fourth of July celebrations—and it’s easy to see why! The city lights up with spectacular July 4th fireworks, festive parades, and patriotic events. Celebrate our nation's birthday with fireworks at the theme parks or one of the many Independence Day events with beautiful Central Florida fireworks displays. Make the most of the long weekend with a summer day trip or a quick escape to a local beach for some classic summer fun!

4th of July weekend in Los Angeles is alight with fireworks, fun runs, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

4th of July festivities will be everywhere this week in Los Angeles! Take in the red, white, and boom of fireworks over water, sporting arenas, and theme parks. Watch 4th of July parades marching by, go to carnivals, and more. The LA Convention Center gets animated with Anime Expo, and Pageant of the Masters turns its players into living works of art. The makings are here for a spectacular red, white, and blue weekend. 

For a complete list of all the dazzling 4th of July fireworks in Los Angeles, check out where to see 4th of July fireworks in Los Angeles and the best 4th of July activities that aren't fireworks if you choose to have a more low-key celebration. We wish you a Happy Independence Day, LA!

Please note, several local Independence Day events have been canceled or postponed, among them the annual celebration in Gloria Molina Grand Park. 

Plenty of fireworks, but plenty of daytime fun, too.

Have a happy 4th of July Weekend 2025 in Boston, with fireworks, festivals, and more family fun.

Count on fireworks, parades, and of fun over 4th of July weekend 2025 in Connecticut.

Here are our picks for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this 4th of July weekend, from parades to fireworks to festivals and more.